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Classic No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake

A decadent slice of layered Oreo dirt cake with cream and chocolate crumbs, being scooped by a silver spoon.
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Make this easy, creamy Oreo Dirt Cake. It uses simple layers of crushed cookies, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies, divided
  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened (for optional second layer)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for optional second layer)
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (for optional second layer)

Instructions

  1. Separate the Oreo cookies. Place the cream-filled cookies aside for the filling. Place the plain cookie wafers into a food processor or large zip-top bag and crush them until they resemble fine dirt. Set aside about 1 cup of the crushed cookies for the top layer.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  4. Fold the thickened chocolate pudding mixture into the cream cheese/whipped topping mixture until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the remaining crushed Oreos (excluding the reserved topping amount) into the creamy mixture.
  6. Spread half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish or trifle bowl. Sprinkle with half of the reserved crushed Oreos.
  7. If making a second layer, repeat the process: Mix the second block of cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and second container of whipped topping. Spread this layer over the first layer.
  8. Top the entire dessert with the remaining reserved crushed Oreos to resemble dirt.
  9. Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving to allow the layers to set.

Notes

  • For a fun presentation, serve this dessert in individual clear plastic cups or a clean, new flower pot (line the pot with plastic wrap first).
  • You can substitute vanilla pudding for half of the chocolate pudding for a lighter color layer.
  • If you do not have a food processor, place cookies in a sturdy bag and crush them using a rolling pin.

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